The Exclusive Club: How Many Horses Have Conquered the Cup Twice?
The Melbourne Cup. Australia's "Race That Stops a Nation" (well, at least it stops lunch for a bit). But what about the horses? Do any of them get to brag about being a two-time champion? Buckle up, because we're diving into the prestigious (and slightly muddy) world of Melbourne Cup double winners.
Spoiler Alert: It's not exactly a stampede of repeat winners.
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The Double Double: Four Lucky Legends
That's right, folks. In the entire history of the Melbourne Cup, only four horses have managed to win the race twice. Think of it as the equine equivalent of a Hollywood A-lister with two Oscars on their shelf. These four superstars are:
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- Archer (1861 & 1862): The OG champion. This trailblazer even holds the record for the shortest winning time in Cup history (a cool 3 minutes, 20 seconds).
- Peter Pan (1932 & 1934): Not to be confused with the boy who wouldn't grow up, this Peter Pan grew up to be a total champion.
- Rain Lover (1968 & 1969): Proving that good things come in pairs, Rain Lover showered the crowd with victory two years in a row.
- Think Big (1974 & 1975): Living up to his name, Think Big did just that - by winning twice!
The Hall of Fame (Almost) Had More
While four is a respectable number, it makes you wonder - why not more double winners? Well, the Melbourne Cup is a grueling 3200 meters. It's like asking your pet goldfish to win the Tour de France twice. Plus, with new champions every year, lightning striking the same stable twice becomes less likely.
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But wait! There's one exception...
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There's actually one horse who defied the odds and almost became a three-time champion: Makybe Diva. This champion mare won the Cup in 2003, 2004, and almost snagged it again in 2005 (finishing a very respectable third). Hats off to Makybe Diva for nearly becoming the undisputed queen of the Cup!
So, You Want Your Horse to be a Two-Time Champ?
How to train a Melbourne Cup double winner? Probably best left to the professionals. But here are some fun** How-to** FAQs to get your horse-racing fantasies rolling:
- How to train a champion? Patience, dedication, and maybe a treadmill shaped like a horseshoe?
- How to pick a winning name? Something inspiring? Fearsome? We recommend avoiding anything too complicated - your horse might get tongue-tied at the starting line.
- How to celebrate a win? Giant carrot cake, obviously.
- How to avoid disqualification? Make sure your horse has a valid jockey's license (and don't forget the saddle!).
- How to become a Melbourne Cup legend? Win twice, duh!
Remember, folks, the Melbourne Cup is all about the thrill of the race. Whether you're cheering for a potential two-timer or an underdog with a heart of gold, it's a day to celebrate the incredible athleticism of these equine superstars.
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